Daiwa Roynet Kobesannomiya Pre, KobeDaiwa Roynet Kobesannomiya Pre in Kobe, Japan has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 23 hotels we score in Kobe. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 3.2, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $114 a night (cached, not a live quote).Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER is a four-star hotel located in central Kobe. It sits within walking distance of JR Sannomiya Station and provides a direct connection to Shinkobe Station. The property features contemporary guest rooms with separate bathrooms and toilets. It serves business travellers and tourists who want easy access to local shopping, dining, and Meriken Park. Facilities include on-site laundry services and free WiFi. While the hotel offers modern interiors and high cleanliness standards, the individual guest rooms are quite small, leaving limited space for luggage.What stands out

Direct access to Shinkobe Station

Modern room decor

Separate bath and toilet

Helpful staff

Watch out for

Small room sizes

Limited space for belongings

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